Canada Start-Up Visa & Business Residency Program
BUSINESS PATHWAYS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND COMPANIES
Canada Residency Pathways
Establish, Acquire or Expand a Business in Canada
Canada offers selected pathways for experienced entrepreneurs, business owners and senior executives who intend to establish, acquire or expand an active Canadian enterprise.
Depending on the applicant’s experience and business plans, suitable options may include the C11 Significant Benefit Work Permit, selected Provincial Entrepreneur Programmes or an Intra-Company Transfer.
These are active business routes. Applicants must demonstrate the financial capacity, experience and commitment required to operate or expand the Canadian enterprise.
Programme Overview Canada Residency Pathways at a Glance
PROGRAMME TYPE: Business Owner and Company Expansion Pathways
AVAILABLE OPTIONS: C11, Provincial Entrepreneur Programmes or Intra-Company Transfer
INDICATIVE INVESTMENT: Commonly Starting from CAD 200,000, Depending on the Business and Route
INITIAL STATUS: Work Permit or Provincial Nomination, Depending on the Programme
BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT: Active Ownership, Management or Senior Executive Responsibility
FAMILY INCLUSION: Spouse or Partner and Eligible Dependent Children, Subject to Applicable Conditions
Explore the Available Programs
Options for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and International Companies
The appropriate Canada business pathway depends on the applicant’s ownership experience, financial capacity, business proposal, intended province and long-term plans. Each profile must be assessed individually before a business is acquired, established or expanded.
C11 Significant Benefit Work Permit
Establish or Acquire an Active Canadian Business
The C11 route may allow an entrepreneur or business owner to establish or acquire a Canadian enterprise where their work is expected to provide a significant economic, social or cultural benefit to Canada.
The applicant must have a genuine business plan, sufficient financial resources and the experience required to actively operate the enterprise.
Provincial Entrepreneur Programmes
Build a Business in a Selected Canadian Province
Selected provinces operate entrepreneur programmes for applicants prepared to establish or purchase a business and actively manage it within that province.
Requirements vary and may include business experience, personal net worth, minimum investment, job creation and a performance agreement.
Intra-Company Transfer
Expand an Existing International Business into Canada
Established overseas companies may open or develop a Canadian parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate and transfer an eligible executive, senior manager or specialised employee.
The overseas and Canadian businesses must demonstrate a qualifying relationship, genuine operations and sufficient financial capacity.
Key Benefits of Canada Residency
What Canada Can Offer You and Your Family
Access to the North American Market: Build or expand a business in an established economy with access to Canadian, American and international markets.
Safe and Stable Environment: Canada offers political stability, established institutions, multicultural cities and a high standard of living.
Family Inclusion: An eligible spouse or partner and dependent children may accompany the principal applicant, subject to the applicable conditions.
Education and Healthcare: Families can access respected schools, universities and provincial healthcare services according to their permit or residence status.
Permanent Residence Potential: Selected pathways may lead to Canadian permanent residence after the required business, provincial and personal conditions are fulfilled.
Path to Canadian Citizenship: Permanent residents may become eligible for Canadian citizenship after meeting the applicable physical-presence and other legal requirements. Canada permits dual citizenship.
Why Choose Gateway 2 World for Canada Residency?
Business Advice Built Around Your Experience and Objectives
Route-Specific Assessment
We examine your business ownership, management experience, financial position and plans before identifying a suitable Canadian pathway.
Business Acquisition Support
For applicants considering an existing business, we coordinate appropriate commercial, financial and legal review before any commitment is made.
Business Plan Coordination
We help develop a clear business proposal covering operations, investment, employment, market opportunity and the expected benefit to Canada.
International Expansion Planning
We assist established companies in evaluating the corporate relationship, operating structure and management requirements for a Canadian expansion.
Professional Coordination
We work with qualified Canadian legal, accounting, corporate and business professionals required for the application and enterprise setup.
Four Decades of Experience
Our 40 years of international experience bring commercial understanding, personal attention and careful judgement to every business decision.
Our Four-Step Application Process
Clear Guidance from Business Assessment to Establishment
Profile and Route Assessment
We review your business experience, financial capacity, preferred location, family requirements and long-term objectives.
Business Selection and Planning
A suitable business is identified or a new enterprise plan is prepared according to the selected pathway.
Corporate and Application Documentation
The business structure, financial records, source of funds, business plan and personal documents are prepared with the appropriate professionals.
Application and Business Establishment
The application is submitted, and the approved applicant completes the required corporate, work-permit and business-establishment formalities.
Start Your Canada Residency Advisory
A private, unhurried conversation with our senior global partners. No high-pressure pitch. We evaluate your goals and tell you objectively whether Canada suits your family profile.
Direct Advisory Line
+91 93192 00866Email Inquiry
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Share your background and requirements. An advisor will review your eligibility before our call.
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ion Request Received.Based on your profile for Canada Residency, an advisor will review your eligibility and reach out within 24–48 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Canada Residency by Investment.
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